Chapter 6: Deneb (5)

“Rowen, do you know why this afternoon’s training was canceled?” “We have afternoon tea with the upperclassmen today.” “Afternoon tea? How long could drinking a cup of tea possibly take?” “Well, usually about two hours?” “Two hours?!” Rowen flinched, surprised by Luina’s astonished reaction. Afternoon tea was such an ordinary part of noble life that he hadn’t considered it might be unfamiliar to Luina. At Imperial Herden Witagium, social gatherings with upperclassmen were often arranged. Officially, the gatherings gave students a chance to hear stories and advice from seniors who had already seen actual combat.